2016 sales: $144.7 million
Employees: 204
Previous ranking: 53
3199 Beaumont Centre Circle
Lexington, KY 40513
T (888) 852-5100
Website Executives
CEO: Michael Tetterton
COO: Shelley Predmore
CFO: Marsha Couch
CHIEF SALES OFFICER: Cindy Rudovich
CHIEF CULTURE & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: Carolyn Hundley
2016 Developments
Began putting in place the workflow and architecture for a new proprietary reservations system software. With an approximate 50% compound annual growth rate since the company was founded in 2002, has outgrown existing proprietary software's capabilities.
Company Facts
Corporate travel management company that specializes in providing customized lodging programs for business travelers. Assists clients with lodging expense control, travel policy adherence and consolidated billing while offering negotiated rates for hotel reservations and corporate housing.
100% of sales from business.
Privately held; owned by Michael Tetterton.
Looking Ahead
Plans to complete the development and implementation of new proprietary software in 2017. The new system combines the best of the existing reservation system with new full-service travel management technologies. It will enable CLS to offer additional services, such as options for clients to book their own travel with an average savings of 18% to 22% on unrestricted best available rate and GDS rates; will also enable company to serve more travelers and position CLS for next phase of growth.